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1 Università degli Studi di TORINO Ricerca ca scientifica finanziata dell'università Anno presentazione richiesta 2011 Project Id: ORTO11Y7HR 1 Project general informations 1.1 Starting date (year) Duration 36 months 1.3 Type of request Track B 1.4 Scientific Field (MacroArea) I. Formal and Experimental Sciences and Technologies 3 Title PROactive management of GEOlogical heritage in the PIEMONTE region: innovative methods and functional guidelines for promoting geodiversity knowledge and supporting geoconservation activities (PROGEO-Piemonte) 3 Titolo

2 Gestione fattiva del patrimonio geologico piemontese: metodi innovativi e linee guida per promuovere la conoscenza della geodiversità e le iniziative di geoconservazione (PROGEO- Piemonte) 4 ERC codes PE Physical Sciences and Engineering PE10 Earth system science: physical geography, geology, geophysics, atmospheric sciences, oceanography, climatology, ecology, global environmental change, biogeochemical cycles, natural resources management PE10_5 Geology, tectonics, volcanology PE10_12 Sedimentology, soil science, palaeontology, earth evolution PE10_13 Physical geography PE10_10 Mineralogy, petrology, igneous petrology, metamorphic petrology SH Social Sciences and Humanities SH3 Environment, space and population: environmental studies, demography, social geography, urban and regional studies SH3_1 Environment, resources and sustainability 5 Key words geoheritage geodiversity geoconservation geosites Piemonte (NW Italy)

3 geotourism Territorial Integrated Analysis environmental management 3D virtual environments geoeducation 6 Abstract for dissemination activities The term Geoheritage apply to sites or areas of geologic features with significant scientific, educational, cultural, or aesthetic value. The multidisciplinary research project PROGEO- Piemonte aims to achieve a new conceptual and operational discipline in the management of the geological heritage of the Piemonte Region by means of the development of techniques for recognizing and managing its rich geodiversity at the local and regional scale. Our assumption is that Geoheritage sites ( geosites ) can serve both the public and private interests. After a systematic review of inventoried geosites, 9 strategic geothematic areas will be investigated to represent the geodiversity of Piemonte, each characterized by high potential for scientific studies, enhancement of public understanding of science, recreation activities and for economic support to local communities. Specialized research teams will analyze critical aspects to advancing knowledge about the geological history of the Piemonte Region, climate and environmental changes, natural hazards, soil processes and georesources. Scientific concepts and techniques will be coupled with geodiffusion interests and products: not only geosites but also museum collections, evidences of mining activity and quarrying, science exhibits and nature trails. Action plans will be developed with local partners to determine management requirements. A series of experiments will be carried out to evaluate best solutions for visual representation of geological processes and evolutionary scenarios. Outcomes of the project will include didactic tools for educators, schools and public in general. The recognition of the economic value of geodiversity will lead to the production of regional guidelines for Geoconservation and Geosites integrated quality management system, suitable for tourism and sustainable development strategies. An international advisory board will evaluate yearly project advancements, proposed strategies and products.

4 6 Riassunto del progetto per scopi divulgativi Il termine geoheritage (patrimonio geologico) si riferisce a siti o aree ove sono conservati elementi geologici di valore scientifico, educativo, estetico e culturale. Il progetto multidisciplinare PROGEO-Piemonte ha lo scopo di proporre un approccio concettuale e operativo innovativo per la gestione del patrimonio geologico piemontese. La premessa è che i siti in cui tale patrimonio è conservato ( geositi ) abbiano un interesse sia pubblico che privato. Dopo la revisione dei geositi già censiti, saranno analizzate 9 aree geotematiche, ritenute strategiche per la loro ricaduta sull avanzamento delle conoscenze scientifiche, sulla consapevolezza della popolazione e sull economia locale. Gruppi di ricerca specializzati incrementeranno le conoscenze scientifiche sull evoluzione geologica del Piemonte, sui passati cambiamenti climatici ed ambientali, sui rischi naturali, sui processi pedogenetici e sulle georisorse. Le conoscenze acquisite saranno divulgate al pubblico non specialistico; tale attività si concentrerà non solo sui geositi, ma anche su collezioni museali e sull attività mineraria e sarà implementata dalla progettazione di mostre e di percorsi naturalistici. L attività verrà svolta in collaborazione con partners territoriali qualificati (ecomusei ecc..) al fine di esplicitare le esigenze di gestione del patrimonio. Il progetto prevede lo sviluppo di tecniche per la rappresentazione visiva dei processi geologici e predisporrà strumenti didattici utili per la divulgazione della conoscenza geologica, che verranno utilizzati da insegnanti delle scuole e, più in generale, dal pubblico non specialistico. Il valore economico della geodiversità, valutata a livello locale e regionale, sfocerà nella produzione di linee guida per la Geoconservazione e la gestione integrata dei geositi. Un comitato scientifico internazionale valuterà ogni anno lo stato di avanzamento del progetto, la validità delle strategie proposte e dei relativi prodotti. 7 Principal investigator (PI) GIARDINO (Surname) Marco (Name) Associate (Tipology) GEO/04 (Settore scient. Discipl.) 03/07/1961 (Date of birth) GRDMRC61L03L219W (Personal identification code)

5 SCIENZE DELLA TERRA (Department) (Telephone) (Fax) ( ) 8 Principal investigator curriculum Marco Giardino, born in Torino, Italy, on July 3rd 1961, is Associate Professor in the Scientific Disciplinary Sector of Physical Geography and Geomorphology at the Earth Sciences Department of the University of Torino, where he teaches Geomorphology and Applied Geomorphology in the Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences of the University of Torino. 1) Education, fellowships/grants and training 1987: Applied Audiovisual Techniques to scientific documentation and communication, (resp. J. Boswall, BBC, UK). 1990: M.Sc. thesis in Geological Sciences, Univ. Torino 1995: PhD in Earth Sciences; University Consortium Cagliari-Genoa-Turin. 1997: CNR Fellowship Short Term Mobility. USGS, Denver, Colorado, 2008: World Wide Style program of international researcher exchanges, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC. Canada. 2009: Faculty Enrichment Program of the International Council for Canadian Studies. 2) Research activities Dr. Giardino is a geomorphologist whose research activities focus on: earth surface processes, particularly those of mountain regions, including glacial and fluvial environments; the static (lithostructural) and dynamic (tectonic and climatic) factors conditioning the evolution of mountainous relief and hydrographic networks; natural hazards and risks, particularly those related to instability phenomena of the abovementioned environments; techniques and applications for geoheritage management. These activities were mainly conducted in the European Alps, in addition to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado (USA), the Coast Belt and the Cordillera of British Columbia (Canada) and the Darjeeling Himalayas (India) through national and international research programs and agreements.

6 Research is interdisciplinary in character and includes traditional field surveys, digital terrain mapping and remote sensing studies. Positions held Geomorphology Researcher at the USGS - BELH (Branch of Earthquake and Landslide Hazard) Golden, Colorado, USA Geomorphology Researcher (art. 23/171/91), C.N.R - Centro di Studi sulla Geodinamica, Torino Visiting Scientist, USGS-Geological Hazards Section, Denver, Colorado, USA Researcher, permanent position, Sector of Physical Geography and Geomorphology, University of Torino Visiting Scientist, Centre for Natural Hazard Research, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC. Canada. Research Programs and Activities Participant and coordinator in Physical Geography and Applied Geomorphology projects financed by University of Torino (ex 60% funds) Author of monographs on the natural history and the Geoheritage of valleys (Arve, Sangone, Susa, Aosta) in the Western Alps. The volume on the territory of the Torino 2006 Winter Olympic Games won the FIST-Geoitalia Contest for the best geosite publication local coordinator of MIUR PRIN-Cofin 2002 National Project: "Landslide activity and climate changes Since 2002 IFFI Project (National Inventory of Landslides in Italy): scientific coordinator for the Aosta Valley Autonomous Region EU INTERREG III (Italy-France) Project Mountains born for the sea Geotourism activities in the Montgenevre area. Scientific coordinator and author of field trip books and videos MIUR PRIN-Cofin 2004 National Project "The Geomorphological heritage as a resource for a sustainable tourism : Scientific coordinator for the Univ. of Torino Research Group (National Coordinator: M. Panizza). Since 2007 Participant to the research projects: Geosites of the Langhe-Monferrato Hills (Regione Piemonte and Ente Parch Astigiani) and Geotouristic map of the Middle Tanaro Valley (Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali). Since 2007 Participant in the activity of ITHACA, an ONU-WFP (World Food Program) research unit to support humanitarian intervention during natural disaster Visiting Scientist, Centre for Natural Hazard Research, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC. Canada. Research included the study of large, deep-seated slope instabilities in Western Canada and comparison to situations in the Italian Alps. (Collaborative project with Drs. J. Clague and D. Stead) to date Responsible researcher for the Centro Funzionale of Aosta Valley Region in the B.1.3 work-package ( Regional analysis of slope instabilities of high mountains ) of the Interreg Alcotra strategic project NatRisk ( ). Service to the Academic Community 2001 Dr. Giardino established the GeoSITlab (GIS and Geomatics Laboratory) in the Earth Sciences Department of the University of Torino Organization of the AFEQ (Association Francaise pour l Etude di Quaternarie) Annual field trip Le Quaternaire des vallées alpines. Fronts glaciaires, mouvements de versant et comblements alluviaux dans la vallèes de l Arve et de Suse Secretary of MAEGS14 (Meeting of the Association of European Geological Societies; held in Torino, Italy): "Natural hazards related to the recent geological evolution" Organization of the AIGEO (Associazione Italiana di Geografia Fisica e Geomorfologia)

7 National Congress in honor of Prof. Augusto Biancotti (Torino): (Geomorphological environment and human activities: resources, risks, impacts) Session Convener at the EGU General Assembly 2007 (Vienna); Session GM24 on GEOMATICS application in GEOMORPHOLOGY: new technologies for the improvement of an old science ImaGeo a spin-off company was established by the University of Torino and the Academic Senate appointed Dr. Giardino as its Scientific coordinator Coordinator of the project Innovative research methods and technologies for the multispatial/multitemporal analysis of landslides in mountain regions, the prevention and awareness of related natural hazards and risks, (MIUR note n A.F.2007), International agreement between Tripura University (Responsible Prof. Kumar Sunil De, Department of Geography and Disaster Management India) and University of Torino. Memberships and Activities in Scientific Societies AIGEO (Associazione Italiana di Geografia Fisica e Geomorfologia) AIQUA (Associazione Italiana per lo studio del Quaternario) Associazione Italiana di Geologia e Turismo AIT (Associazione Italiana di Telerilevamento) EGU (European Geoscience Union) SGI (Società Geologica Italiana) Invited member of the Italian Glaciological Committee (2003 to date) Member of the Executive Committee of the Association of European Geological Societies, AEGS, (2003 to date). AEGS secretary. (2008 to date) 3) Teaching Activities University of Torino At the Faculty of Science M.F.N., Degrees on: B.Sc. Geological Sciences (Applied Geomorphology, ; Geomorphology, 2002 to date; Applied Geomorphology I, 2007 to date), M.Sc Geological Sciences (Geodynamics and Morphogenesis, ), M.Sc. Environmental and Applied Geology (Geomorphological Analysis and Representation, ; Applied Geomorphology and Geothematic mapping, 2009 to date), M.Sc. Analysis and Management of the Environment, Geomorphology ( ). Other classes taught as part of Interfaculty Programs include Science of Alpine Tourism: Slope dynamics in the Physical Geography Course (2001). Scientific Communication: Earth Sciences (2005 and 2008). Hign School for Secondary School Teacher (SIS/Piemonte): Environmental Dynamics and Risks in the Earth Sciences ( ). Member of student thesis committees, participating in supervision and tutorship. Acted as the principal thesis tutor for 62 students (1999 to date). Outreach activities Other related teaching activities within the scientific discipline of Physical Geography and Geomorphology have contributed to: Master of Scientific Communication (2003); Master COREP in Local development and valorization of the cultural alpine heritage (2005); Management of Environment and Territory (Verbania: ) Chieri: (2006); ESF Course in Mountain safety at the Fondazione Montagna Sicura di Courmayeur (2007). Invited lectures have been presented at the Universities of Genua, Milan, and Cagliari (Italy), Chambery and Reims (France), Colorado School of Mines (USA) and Simon Fraser University (Canada).

8 International activities and Doctoral Schools As part of a Socrates/Erasmus Project, Dr. Giardino is a coordinator of student and faculty exchanges with the French Universities of Reims-Champagne-Ardenne, de Savoie (Chambery), des Antilles et de la Guyane (Guadalupe); and also with Valladolid (Spain) and Athens (Greece). Dr. Giardino is the European Coordinator in the a EU-Canada geonathaz project Enhancing International Earth Science Competence in Natural Hazards Research (web: ) a Transatlantic Exchange Partnerships, jointly established by EACEA and HRSDC agencies, for a consortium of 4 european universities (Torino Bologna, Chambery, Athens), 3 Canadian ones (Simon Fraser University, University of British Columbia, Queen s University), and 22 supporting organizations (industry, research and other academic institutions, including IGAR-University of Lausanne). Member of the Teaching Committee for the Ph.D. in Earth Sciences, leader of the International Workshop on Glacier- and Permafrost-related Hazards, Courmayeur 2002); Summer schools on geomorphological mapping in the alpine environment (VINCI 2002 program). At the University of Torino Dr. Giardino has been the tutor for nine Ph.D. theses in the Earth Sciences doctoral program and for one Ph.D. thesis on Environmental Protection and Land Planning He has also acted a tutor for one student in Earth System Science: Environmental, Resources and Cultural Heritage at the Modena and Reggio Emilia University. 9.1 Tenured s nº Surname Name Department Title Time spent for the project (Hours/year) Age 1. AJASSA Roberto SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Assistant BALESTRO Gianni SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Assistant BELLUSO Elena SCIENZE MINERALOGICHE E PETROLOGICHE Associate BELTRAMO Riccardo SCIENZE MERCEOLOGICHE Full

9 5. BENNA Piera SCIENZE MINERALOGICHE E PETROLOGICHE Associate BONETTO Sabrina Maria Rita SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Assistant BORGHI Alessandro SCIENZE MINERALOGICHE E PETROLOGICHE Associate CADOPPI Paola SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Associate CAMARA ARTIGAS Fernando SCIENZE MINERALOGICHE E PETROLOGICHE Full CASTELLI Daniele Carlo Cesare SCIENZE MINERALOGICHE E PETROLOGICHE Full CIGOLINI Corrado SCIENZE MINERALOGICHE E PETROLOGICHE Assistant CLARI Pierangelo SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Full COSTA Emanuele SCIENZE MINERALOGICHE E PETROLOGICHE Assistant D'ATRI Anna SCIENZE DELLA Assistant

10 Raffaella TERRA 15. DELA PIERRE Francesco SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Assistant DUGLIO Stefano SCIENZE MERCEOLOGICHE Assistant FERRANDO Simona SCIENZE MINERALOGICHE E PETROLOGICHE Assistant FERRERO Elena SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Associate FESTA Andrea SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Assistant FORNARO Mauro SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Full FORNO Maria Gabriella SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Associate FRATIANNI Simona SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Assistant GATTIGLIO Marco SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Associate GIANOTTI Franco SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Assistant

11 25. GIARDINO Marco SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Associate GROPPO Chiara Teresa SCIENZE MINERALOGICHE E PETROLOGICHE Assistant LOMBARDO Vincenzo INFORMATICA Associate LOZAR Francesca SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Assistant MANDRONE Giuseppe SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Assistant MARTINETTO Edoardo SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Assistant MARTIRE Luca SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Associate MASCIOCCO Luciano SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Assistant MOTTA Luigi SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Assistant MOTTA Michele SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Associate PIERVITTORI Rosanna BIOLOGIA VEGETALE Associate

12 36. ROLFO Franco SCIENZE MINERALOGICHE E PETROLOGICHE Assistant ROSSETTI Piergiorgio SCIENZE MINERALOGICHE E PETROLOGICHE Associate RUBBO Marco SCIENZE MINERALOGICHE E PETROLOGICHE Associate VESCE Enrica SCIENZE MERCEOLOGICHE Assistant VIOLANTI Donata SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Full ZANELLA Elena SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Assistant Research fellows nº Surname Name Department Title Time spent for the project (Hours/year) Age 1. BERTOK Carlo Dip. SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Assegnista GIULIANI Andrea Dip. SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Assegnista 45 32

13 3. NATALICCHIO Marcello Dip. SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Assegnista PhD students nº Surname Name Department Title Time spent for the project (Hours/year) Age 1. BARALE Luca Dip. SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Dottorando BERNARDI Elisa Dip. SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Dottorando Technical staff nº Surname Name Department Title Time spent for the project (Hours/year) Age 1. CAVAGNA Simona Dip. SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Posizione economica D DESTEFANIS Enrico Dip. SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Posizione economica D DINO Giovanna Antonella Dip. SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Posizione economica D FAVERO LONGO Sergio Enrico Dip. BIOLOGIA VEGETALE Posizione economica D

14 5. PEROTTI Luigi Dip. SCIENZE DELLA TERRA Posizione economica D Post doctoral fellows to be hired for project nº Description Total cost 1. A fellow researcher in Natural Sciences specifically devoted to: geosite valorization, analysis of recent environmental changes and multidisciplinary enhancement of public understanding of Earth Sciences Duration (months) 2. A PhD researcher in sedimentary geology to be hired for field and laboratory studies and for proposing solutions for the popularisation of the obtained results PhD researcher in Economics to verify the conditions of TIQMS applications to geosites and contribute to guidelines structuring of the territorial integrated quality of geosites TOTAL Investigators from other Italian Universities Surname Name University Department Title Time spent for the project (Hours/year) Age

15 VIGNA Bartolomeo Politecnico di TORINO Dip. INGEGNERIA DEL TERRITORIO, DELL'AMBIENTE E DELLE GEOTECNOLOGIE Professore Associato confermato Investigators from foreign Universities nº Surname Name University Title Time spent for the project (Hours/year) Age 9.8 Investigators from Italian research institutions nº Surname Name Institution Title Time spent for the project (Hours/year) Age 1. Piana Fabrizio CNR - IGG Dr Ghiraldi Luca Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali Dr Vaggelli Gloria CNR - IGG Dr Mosca Pietro CNR - IGG Dr Mortara Giovanni Comitato Glaciologico Italiano Dr Project team UniTO publications

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